Hillsboro recorder., 1887-12-15
CONGRESSIONAL

The opening day of Congress was NOT
attended with any incidents Of note.
The galleries of both houses were early
thronged with visitors, and by noon were
crowded to their utmost capacity. In -
the Senate a particularly brilliant au-
dience was gathered, there being, besides
a weilflle diplomatic gallery, Mrs.
Cleveland and her lady guests from New
York. 1t was expected that the Senate
would present an interesting contest over
the seating of some of the Democratic
senators, but, contrary to public expec-
tation. everything passed off quietly.
Blodgett, Of New Jersey; Hearst, of
California, and Turpie, of Indiana, were
allowed their seats without objection, and
the only one kept out was Faulkner, of
West Virginia. The reason for that, as
given out by the Republicans and in
dorsed by the Democrats, is that Turpie
and the others had prima facie evidence
in support of their seats, and there were
no contestants present, while in Faulk-
ner's case there was contestant who
held better prima facie evidence than he
did. So Faulkners case was referred TO
the committee, with the request that it
be Immediately acted upon, which was
promised. Lucas, the contestant from
West Virginia, was not seated. The
Republicans say that the right Of Turpie
and others to their seats will be inyesti-
gated later on.
The President of the Senate, Mr.. In
gals, took the chair and called the Sem
ate to order. He placed before the Sen.
ate certificates of election, certificates Of
appointment and other papers received
since adjournment. The Senate chamber
wore fresh and tasteful appearance
The floors and galleries were newly
carpeted and deskss glistened in
their coat Of yarnish, the odor Of which
mingled family with that Of bouquets
and gorgeous floral devices which en-
liyened the picture. The senator most
favored in the matter of flowers was Mr..
Daniel, Of Virginia. The devices were
all Of mammoth proportions and covered
not only his desk and chair, but over.
Tapped upon the desks Of his neighbors.
A huge horseshoe, ladder Of half
dozen rounds, and q shield comprising
the coat-of-arms of Virginia, was chief
among the pieces.
On the call Of the roll 313, members Of
the House answered to their names, and
the clerk announced that more than a
quorum being present, the next business
in order was the election Of speaker.
John G. Carlisle was put in nomination
by Mr.. Cox, of New York, and Thomas
B. Reed by Mr.. Cannon, Of Illinois At
the request Of the clerk, Randall, Mills,
Long and Mckinley took their places al
the clerks desk to act as tally keepers
and the roll was again called. The
vote resulted as follows: Total mum.
Der Of votes cast 313: for Car.
Isle, 1853; for Reed, 14s; for
Brumm Of Pennsylvania, Q. OF the -four
Independents Anderson, Of Iowa, voted
for Carlisle; Nichols, Of North Carolina,
and Smith, OF Wisconsin, for Brum,
while Hopkins, Of Virginia, did moi
vote. The clerk thereupon declared Mr..
Carlisle duly elected speaker, and thai
gentleman was escorted to the speakers
desk by Messrs. Cox and Reed, amid
loud applause, the oath Of Office having
been administered by Mr.. Kelley, d
Pennsylvania. Mr.. Carlisle delivered au
address, after which the House ad'
journed.